Table 9 Description of the nine asphaltene samples analyzed by FTIR spectroscopy.

From: Influence of inorganic scale formation on asphaltene behavior during water injection

Sample no

1

2

3

Sample description

FTIR of asphaltene extracted from base crude oil

FTIR of oil in contact with Sr2+-based FW and SW (with scale)

FTIR of oil in contact with Sr2+-based FW and SW (without scale)

Sample no

4

5

6

Sample description

FTIR of oil in contact with Sr2+-based FW and 4 × Na2SO4 SW (with scale)

FTIR of oil in contact with Sr2+-based FW and 4 × Na2SO4 SW (without scale)

FTIR of oil in contact with Ba2+-based FW and SW (with scale)

Sample no

7

8

9

Sample description

FTIR of oil in contact with Ba2+-based FW and SW (without scale)

FTIR of oil in contact with Ba2+-based FW and 4 × Na2SO4 SW (with scale)

FTIR of oil in contact with Ba2+-based FW and 4 × Na2SO4 SW (without scale)